Xbox Wire / Microsoftconfirmed area
Meadows
Open the record for the Dungeons II scope, alias note, and the details still waiting for an in-game pass.
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Unofficial field guide / v0.1
The Sift Minecraft Wiki — Minecraft's new dimension
A clear, source-led map of what is confirmed, what is coming, and what remains behind the rift.
Signal / 28.09.26Dungeons II is announced for 29 September. Vanilla Java and Bedrock are confirmed for 2027 — no exact date yet.
current signal
Two timelines, one dimension
Dungeons II first. Vanilla Java and Bedrock later.
What is The Sift?
A dimension revealed in layers.
The Sift is the newest Minecraft dimension. It appears first in Minecraft Dungeons II, then is planned for the survival-and-creation game in 2027.
The short answer: The Sift is confirmed, but the vanilla version's release date and entry method are not published yet.
Read Minecraft LIVE recap| Question | Current answer | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| What is it? | A new Minecraft dimension revealed in official coverage. | Minecraft LIVE recap |
| First playable version | Minecraft Dungeons II, announced for 29 September 2026. | Official game page |
| Java and Bedrock | Confirmed for 2027; the exact date and entry method are not published. | Xbox Wire report |
Revealed at Minecraft LIVE
Official coverage names the Sift as Minecraft's first new dimension in over 14 years and teases Meadows, Carapace, new mobs, blocks, and rifts.
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Start with the answer you need.
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The Sift in Dungeons II
What the official game page and LIVE coverage actually confirm about the first playable visit.
Timeline ↗Release status
Separate a fixed announcement from a future window.
Player path ↗How to enter
Dungeons II, vanilla, and community mods — kept distinct.
Wiki index ↗Biomes
Open sourced field records for Meadows and Carapace, with unknowns kept visible.
Wiki index ↗Mobs
Start with the officially named soul-corrupted creeper record.
Gear desk ↗Items
The Battlestaff record covers its official showcase and enchantment examples.
Guides ↗Beginner notes
Learn the confirmed rift route before launch details are verified in play.
01 / choose your edition
Can you enter The Sift yet?
One answer, split by game version. We keep announced dates separate from playable status.
Confirmed signalAnnounced for 29 September 2026
Read full status The Sift is playable as part of the new interconnected Dungeons II adventure.
Confirmed glimpses
A gallery with the labels left on.
These are official press images used as visual reference, not a substitute for a verified entity database.
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Questions players ask about The Sift
Short answers here; full version context lives on the linked pages.
What is The Sift in Minecraft?
The Sift is a new Minecraft dimension first announced for Minecraft Dungeons II and planned for Java and Bedrock in 2027.
Will The Sift be added to Minecraft?
Yes. Mojang has confirmed The Sift for Java and Bedrock in 2027. There is no exact date or vanilla entry method published yet. See the timeline
Can I play The Sift now?
The announced first playable version is in Minecraft Dungeons II, scheduled for 29 September 2026. The Java and Bedrock version is a future release.
How do I enter The Sift?
In Dungeons II, official coverage describes rifts transporting players to The Sift. A vanilla portal, seed, or exact entry method has not been published. Read the entry guide
Is The Sift Minecraft mod official?
Community mods are third-party projects. They are not Mojang's Java or Bedrock implementation, and this wiki does not present an unverified download as an official route.
“The Sift is Minecraft's first new dimension in over 14 years.”
— Xbox Wire: The Sift report
Sources for this snapshot: Minecraft Dungeons II , Minecraft LIVE 2026 , and Xbox Wire . Last checked verified 28 september 2026.